All Tributes - High Point & Archdale, NC

SOPHIA - Winnie McGown Luckett, 59, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born August 26, 1962, in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Alice Angel McGown. She worked in customer service with Paytel Communications and enjoy travelling. Winnie's greatest joy was her family and especially doting on her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Diana F. Luckett. Winnie is survived by...

  Mrs. Jessie Dean Russell Kemp, 94, passed away October 23, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary is forthcoming.

  Sandra (Sandie) Cain lived by three guiding principles - believe in Christ, treat others like you want to be treated, and make the world better by helping others through volunteering. She embraced those values throughout her life until her death on October 21. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 7, 1952 to the late Edward John Gill and Doris Conniff Gill, she was the oldest of five children - Teresa Gill (Hillsboro), Mark Gill (Chapel Hill), Eddie Gill (Chapel Hill), and Joe...

TRINITY-Karen Valee Wood, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born on December 21, 1950 in High Point, a daughter of Irma White Wood and the late Protus Wood. She worked for Donald Silver for 30 years and most recently with Stancil Designs.  Karen was an active member of Glenola Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and various trios.  She also served as church treasurer and participated in the Awana program. In addition...

Jane Pendry, the matriarch of the Pendry family and longtime resident of Sophia, passed away in the loving care of her family, good friend Cindy Dotson, and Hospice of Randolph on Wednesday, October 20th after a battle with Cancer.  She was born on May 3, 1937 in High Point, a daughter of the late Walter and Lillie Mae Rich. She attended Ferndale High School and later worked for North State Telephone for more than 40 years. Jane loved hosting large family gatherings every holiday, and...

  Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Cook III, 49, resident of High Point, died October 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1971 in Lucas County, Ohio, and later moved to the High Point area in 1986.  As a resident of this area, he worked in automotive parts and hardware sales, and was a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Lewisville.  He also attended Covenant Church United Methodist in High Point.  Robert enjoyed camping, fishing, frisbee golf,...

  The Reverend Dr. Harold Coulter Warlick peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2021.  Hal was born to Mr. Harold C. and Mary Estelle (Mamie) Warlick in Wilmington, North Carolina on March 16, 1946.  The family eventually moved to North Augusta, South Carolina. While attending North Augusta Senior High School, Hal completed a college preparatory course of study, and earned letters in football, basketball, baseball and track. His speed on the field earned...

THOMASVILLE- April Renee Buie Rich, 50, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after a courageous and valiant fight with ALS. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1971 in Randolph County, a daughter of Wanda Trotter George and the late Tommy Buie. A resident of this area all her life, she had worked as a Bookkeeper and was an active member of Unity Baptist Fellowship in Sophia, where she helped with Vacation Bible School, and was...

  Archdale             Mr. Norman O’Neil Nelson, 73, resident of Sophia, died October 20, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.             Norman was born June 1, 1948 in High Point, a son to the late William Alan and Bertie Skeen Nelson.  He was a resident of this area all his life and graduated from Trinity High School.  Later, he graduated from...

  Cecilia Buendia Burrell, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Born in the Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Mario Mendoza Buendia and Purificacion Ochoco Buendia. Mrs. Burrell loved sewing and was a Master Tailor. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Burrell also loved to dance. Mrs. Burrell is survived by a son, Stanleigh (Wendy); a granddaughter, Demi; eight brothers and sisters, Rafael, Rolando, Virginia, Rodolfo, Ronaldo, Reynaldo,...